“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” ran for over 3,000 episodes. The show was on from September 8, 2003, to May 26, 2022. It was created and presented by Ellen DeGeneres, who would interview and talk with celebrities, share human-interest stories, and feature musicians, among others. Considering the show had over 3,000 episodes, it isn’t surprising that the show had some super memorable moments. Click through the slideshow for the top 17 most memorable moments on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
Testing Jennifer Aniston’s Memory
Jennifer Aniston was a frequent guest on “The Ellen Show.” Who can forget, though, when Ellen tested Aniston’s memories? She did this with other “Friends” cast members, including Matt LeBlanc. Over a decade after its final episode, Ellen tried to see if Aniston remembered her lines.
The Very First Episode
It’s okay if you don’t remember the first episode of “Ellen.” However, it’s one of the most memorable. Funny enough, Jennifer Aniston was a guest on the show and talked about “Friends.” Do you think Ellen knew how big her show would become during her first monologue?
Dakota Johnson Inviting Ellen to Her Birthday
We are all human. We’re bound to forget things from time to time. This exact thing happened to Ellen when she snapped at Dakota Johnson for not inviting her to a birthday party. Johnson didn’t miss a beat and told her she was definitely invited. Ellen soon remembered, throwing a quick apology.
Jennifer Love Hewitt’s Ghost Stories
Who doesn’t want to watch celebrities talk about spooky ghost stories on a talk show? Especially if the celebrity is the lovely Jennifer Love Hewitt, who starred in “Ghost Whisperer.” While a guest on “Ellen,” Hewitt detailed some scary stories.
Ellen’s Wedding Update
Ellen rarely talks about herself on screen, or at least her personal life. This is probably why it was so surprising when she announced her wedding and shared stunning pictures.
Kristen Bell and Sloths
Are you a fan of sloths? Even if the answer is yes, it’s probably nowhere near as large as Kristen Bell’s love for them. While guest starring on Ellen, she cried at her love of sloths.
Sophia Grace and Rose Meet Nikki Minaj
At just 8 and 5, Sophia Grace and her cousin Rose performed Super Bass by Nikki Minaj, garnering over 150 million views on YouTube. These viral girls were brought onto “Ellen” and met Nicki Minaj.
Michelle Obama
Imagine getting the opportunity to not only meet Michelle Obama but also dance with her. This lovely moment is one for the books.
Justin Bieber
This isn’t really a memorable moment as much as it is a surprising amount of times guest starring. Justin Bieber was on “Ellen” about 27 times.
Taylor Swift and Zac Efron
On one of the many occasions when Taylor Swift was a guest on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” she was accompanied by Zac Efron. She also revealed that she taught him how to play the guitar. Seeing the clips of this episode is such a blast from the past seeing how young the two stars were.
Kevin Hart and Josh Gad Dance Off
Who do you think would win in a dance battle? Kevin Hart or Josh Gad? Well, in one of the “Ellen” episodes, you see just that!
Sofía Vergara Fighting Ellen
Sofía Vergara frequently starred on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” She was also frequently fighting and getting sassy with Ellen. Their relationship was hilarious to watch. At one point, Ellen even teased Sophia over a costume mishap.
Jeff Corwin and a Massive Python
Do you remember when Jeff Corwin appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show?” He appeared with a large python that wrapped around Ellen.
Gladys Hardy and the Many Phone Calls
During the first few seasons, Ellen received a hilarious phone call from Gladys Hardy from Austin, Texas. She frequently called the show after.
A Surprise Staff Proposal
Ellen doesn’t just bring on celebrities or people with internet fame. She also helps staff members, like the time she aided in creating a surprise proposal between Ellen’s field producer, Aaron, and Ellen’s wardrobe assistant, Jen.
Kellie Pickler’s Driver’s License
Kellie Pickler seems to have bad luck with her driver’s licenses. This is noted when she told a story on “Ellen” about her getting pulled over. When she got pulled over, she took out her driver’s license to show the officer, which was barely held together by tape.
Michelle Obama (Again)
Michelle Obama’s most hilarious moment on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” has to be when Ellen brought her to the CVS to get used to life again outside of the White House.
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